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ODYSSEY PortAlyzer Battery and Electrical System Tester Accurately Diagnoses Discharged Batteries

The ODYSSEY PortAlyzer battery and electrical system tester from EnerSys enables users to diagnose discharged batteries quickly and precisely without the need to charge them before testing. A patented microload technology allows precision-testing on vehicle battery, starting and charging systems with ....

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The ODYSSEY PortAlyzer battery and electrical system tester from EnerSys enables users to diagnose discharged batteries quickly and precisely without the need to charge them before testing. A patented microload technology allows precision-testing on vehicle battery, starting and charging systems with minimal user interaction.

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“The PortAlyzer tester offers a user-friendly solution to testing batteries and electrical systems,” said Dana Kowalski, marketing communication supervisor with EnerSys. “It eliminates operator guesswork and error by providing definitive test results from state-of-charge measurements. Also, the PortAlyzer tester provides precise in-vehicle testing by reducing sensitivity to parasitic drain and resistance at terminal connections.”

Microload technology also enables the PortAlyzer tester to identify bad batteries either individually or in a pack. It also analyzes vehicle starting and charging systems.

The PortAlyzer tester tests flooded lead acid (FLA) and absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries, individually or in packs in series, parallel or series/parallel. Battery pack configurations, used in algorithmic design, include one 6V or 12V battery; two batteries in series (24V); two, three or four batteries in parallel (12V); and two banks in parallel, each having two batteries in series (24V). Scales are CCA, CA, MCA, A-HR, JIS and DIN, and its high CCA capacity ranges from 50 to 4,000 CCA. Tester-applied loads are used in all pack combinations. Electrical system testing includes 12V and 24V charging and starting systems and diode tests.

The PortAlyzer tester includes step-by-step instructions. Its PC interface port enables field upgrades of flash memory to accommodate new battery types, system updates and feature additions. It features a four-inch-by-20-inch backlit character display that is easy to read in all light conditions and displays up to four lines of data. Its raised, soft-touch keypad is easy to use with gloves and is protected by an over-molded enclosure. The PortAlyzer tester includes 15 feet of removable auto-sensing lead cable for easy movement and testing from the cab of a vehicle.

The PortAlyzer tester is recommended for automotive/LTV and heavy-duty/commercial applications.

For more information about EnerSys and its ODYSSEY Batteries, visit www.enersys.com or www.ODYSSEYbattery.com.

 

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